Definition of Advising

Advising is a dynamic relationship between a student and advisor. At the center is a shared responsibility for a coherent education plan that incorporates personal, social, academic, and career considerations. Advising focuses on helping students identify life goals, acquire skills and attitudes that promote intellectual growth, and become academically successful. Advising supports the principles and goals of a liberal education as the foundation of a bachelor’s degree. We do this by teaching you how your educational experience equips you with broad knowledge, transferable skills, and a strong sense of values, ethics, and civic engagement.

Advising Model

All advising begins with a professional advisor in the UARC and at a designated point (varies by major/college) students transition to a faculty advisor in the academic department of their major.

S.A.F.E. ZONE

UARC advisors actively create an open, respectful, and supportive environment for all people. We serve students of all abilities, sexual orientations, genders, races, cultures, and socio-economic statuses.

Learning Outcomes

Faculty and staff at UW Oshkosh identified and approved three learning outcomes for academic advising at UW Oshkosh. This is what we expect you to learn through advising.

Students are able to locate and use academic information and campus resources.